The 14-inch balance bike will make riding as easy as walking. It is essentially a child’s bike without pedals and is designed to introduce preschoolers ages 3 to 4 to the world of cycling, allowing them to develop the balance necessary to ride a bicycle. This premium child’s bike has a lightweight, sturdy aluminium frame, weighing just 4.18kg, making the bike easy to manoeuvre and easy for parents to carry.
The Tadpole Plus balance bike is a great alternative to training wheels. It comes fully equipped with high-spec age-specific components, designed for comfort and longevity.
The child-sized saddle with quick-release seat post allows for easy height adjustment as they grow and become more confident, and the Tektro brakes with small, easy-to-reach brake levers, mean better control for young riders. It also comes with chunky tyres for maximum stability and grip, and for added security, the bike offers the added benefit of a steering lock, which acts as a safety mechanism to prevent oversteering and serious falls.
Please note: Valve dust caps are not supplied with this model in order to adhere to safety regulations
The Tadpole Plus balance bike is suitable for 3 to 4 years with a recommended inside leg measurement of 36cm-47cm.
One of the biggest temptations is to buy a child's first bike that they will grow into. However, this will likely have the opposite effect and put your child off bikes and cycling altogether! Another common mistake is to purchase a budget kids' bike but these models are often as heavy as a child which can lead to frustration at not being able to cycle. That’s why Frog bikes are lightweight and designed to specifically accommodate the anatomy of children.
| age | over 18 months |
| bike frame material | aluminium frame |
| rim material | aluminium |
| rim type | single thickness |
| type of bike saddle | anatomical saddle |
| adjustable handlebar height | handlebar with fixed height |
| steering angle limiter | with steering angle limiter |
| brake lever | stop easy brake |
| evolutionary children's bike | ride on / balance bike runride |
| saddle | rail |
| trunk bag fixation | trunk bag fixation |
| number of bottle-cage holders | 0 |
| front disc size (in mm) | not concerned |
| rear disc size (in mm) | not concerned |
| wheel material | aluminium |
| seatpost material | aluminium |
| engine torque maximum | not concerned |
| bell | with bell |
| adjustment type | height adjustment without tools |
| suspension | stiff |
| type of brakes | vbrakes |
| sportsperson's height | height < 1.10 m |
| wheel size | 12" |
| stem type | headset |
| connected | not connected |
| type of bicycle fork | aluminium fork |
| axle type | through-axle |
| stand | without stand |
| mudguard | without mudguard |
| battery capacity (in Wh) | not concerned |
| weight (in kg) | 4.17 kg |
| type of gearing | without transmission |
| built-in battery | not concerned |
| type of tyre | hybrid |
| number of speeds | 1 speed |
| removable battery | not concerned |
| charger type | not concerned |
| motor position | not concerned |
Aluminium |
Protect from damp, water and weather. Store indoors, in shed / garage